Cal’s Ryan Murphy Presented with Tom Hansen Conference Medal
The award signifies that the recipient is their school’s outstanding athlete based on athletic performance, academic achievement, and leadership.
Neidigh, Duderstadt Honored with Auburn Hammer Award
In addition to recieving the Hammer Award, Neidigh was also honored with the Auburn Swimming & Diving Award alongside fellow senior and SEC champion Joe Patching.
Comerford Presented with Louisville’s Igniting Performance Award
Among this year’s award recipients was NCAA champion Mallory Comerford, who put on a stunning performance at the NCAA championships to tie Katie Ledecky for the 200 free title.
Psych Sheets Released for 2017 CIF Los Angeles City Section Champs
Palisades junior Dora Seggelke will look to defend her title in the 200 free as she and San Pedro sophomore Ema Kazaku return for a rematch after last season’s close finish.
2017 CIF North Coast Section Psych Sheets Show Sancov in 200/500 FR
Highlighting the psych sheet on the men’s side is Northgate junior Alexei Sancov, an Olympian for Moldova, who will take on the middle distance free races.
2017 CIF Central Section Psych Sheets Released
Clovis West sophomore Abby Samansky will be chasing the CIF Central Section Record in the 100 free.
Liang, Zhao Headline 2017 CIF Central Coast Section Psych Sheets
Among the top competitors slated to compete is Stanford Commit Alex Liang, who will take on the 200 IM and 500 free.
Gkolomeev, Kromowidjojo Take TYR Derby Pro Titles
On the men’s side, NCAA champion Kristian Gkolomeev won all 3 rounds, blazing to a 22.03 to dethrone last year’s champion Josh Schneider, who took 2nd followed by Joao De Lucca and Michael Andrew.
WATCH Ryan Lochte Break Masters National Record with 47.7 100 IM
Lochte took down the Masters National Record with a 47.71, breaking the former mark of 47.77 done by fellow U.S. Olympic champion Matt Grevers 2 years ago.
WATCH “Triple Threat: The Litherland Brothers” Documentary
Lifelong swimmer Christine Beldon, a club swimmer at the University of Georgia, put together a documentary of UGA swimming’s power triplets Jay Litherland, Kevin Litherland, and Mick Litherland.
Australia Announces Roster for Junior World Championships
Among the stars on the roster is 16-year-old Elijah Winnington, who won 8 gold medals individually at the 2017 Australian Age Championships.
Schneider, Kromowidjojo Among Stars to Compete in 2017 TYR Derby Pro
Swimmers will be racing in elimination-style format, competing in prelims, semifinals, and finals of a 50 meter free within 1 hour.
Ronald Dalmacio Smashes All 3 11-12 Backstroke NAG Records
At the 2017 Rose Bowl Aquatics Long Course Meet last weekend, 12-year-old phenom Ronald Dalmacio scorched all 3 of the long course 11-12 backstroke National Age Group Records
Tyler McGill Inducted into New York Athletic Club Hall of Fame
McGill, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, was one of the top American butterfliers on the international stage from 2009-2012.
Dalmacio Scares Andrew NAG, Becomes 2nd Fastest 11-12 50 Freestyler
In the 50 free, Dalmacio moved up to #2 all time in the 11-12 age group, surpassing Rafael Gu (25.31), after setting a personal best 25.24.
